Children whose parents think they are overweight may gain weight as they grow older!
Children whose parents considered them to be overweight at age four or five tended to gain more weight by age 14 or 15.
Jan 15, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Approximately 5.5 billion people in the world are obese
The researchers, including those from Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, put forth a specific notion of overfat, a condition of having sufficient excess body fat to impair health.
Jan 05, 2017, 13:09 PM IST
'Workplace cake culture' may make you fat
However, it was detrimental to employees' health and they should make a New Year's resolution to "combat cake culture" in 2017, he said.
Jan 04, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Why obese individuals lack motivation to exercise?
Feeling too lazy to hit the gym or follow an exercise routine?
Jan 02, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Double whammy: Those extra kilos could affect your DNA!
While our genes do not change in the course of life, our lifestyle can directly influence their surroundings.
Dec 25, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Delicious food may not lead to weight gain
As per a new study, scientists claim that tasty food may not lead to weight gain. This study contradicts the perception that tasty foods such as potato chips, chocolate chip cookies is unhealthy and can lead to obesity.
Dec 16, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
Enzyme deficiency in brain linked to extreme hunger, severe obesity: Study
According to a study, one in 15,000 people have Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).The syndrome is caused by abnormalities in a small region of chromosome 15, which leads to dysfunction in the hypothalamus - which contains cells that regulate hunger and satiety - and other regions of the brain.
Dec 14, 2016, 16:45 PM IST
This sleep disorder drug can be helpful for obese people – Read
The study has found that impulsive behaviour is a factor in leading to food addiction and a drug called Modafinil-- usually used for narcolepsy -- shift work disorder and excessive daytime sleepiness-- can reduce impulsivity and thus food addiction.
Dec 14, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Obesity: Five ways to prevent weight gain!
Eat breakfast every day, it is the most important meal of a day.
Dec 08, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Prevent hypertension, diabetes in mid-life to lower heart failure risk
Preventing the development of hypertension, obesity and diabetes in mid-life -- between the age of 45 and 55 years -- can result in an 86 per cent lower risk of heart failure throughout the remainder of life, says a research.
Nov 29, 2016, 16:40 PM IST
Not only alcohol, these factors too increase risk of liver disease!
We all know that excessive consumption of alcohol leads to liver cirrhosis.
Nov 29, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
World Anti-Obesity Day: Stay flab-free and healthy with these amazing tips!
Overweight and obesity are a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes.
Nov 26, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
World Anti-Obesity Day: Lifestyle modification key to fight obesity, say doctors
Out of 1470 doctors who replied, 950 or 64.6 percent said lifestyle modification is the key to fight obesity.
Nov 26, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
Obesity, weight loss in adolescence may cause permanent bone loss
Obesity has been previously associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, but the study found that it can also affect the bone structure in childhood and adolescence.
Nov 22, 2016, 17:00 PM IST
World's most obese man, weighing 79 stone, begins weight loss treatment in Mexico
Special equipment was needed to move Juan Pedro from his home with the aid of oxygen tanks to a hospital in Guadalajara 100 miles away.
Nov 17, 2016, 08:55 AM IST
Childhood bullying may lead to obesity
Children who are bullied in primary and secondary school are nearly twice as likely to be overweight at the age of 18 than non-bullied children, finds a study.
Nov 12, 2016, 21:31 PM IST
Beware! Mothers who smoke during pregnancy may make children obese
Expectant mothers should not smoke during pregnancy as it increases the risk of children being obese.
Nov 11, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Childhood obesity: Simple tips how parents can prevent this condition in kids!
Childhood obesity has become very common nowadays and there are many reasons for it.
Oct 26, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
Glial – Brain cells that play vital role in controlling appetite identified!
Neuroscientists at MIT found that activating these brain cells stimulates overeating, and that when the cells are suppressed, appetite is also suppressed.
Oct 19, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Remarkable! Researchers identify new molecule to fight obesity
Activating the oestrogen -- the primary female sex hormone -- receptor-beta protein with a chemical has the potential to increase metabolism as well as help reduce obesity, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
